Salsa Cycles | 2024 Journeyer Claris 700c

Your first gravel bike should take you everywhere.

The Salsa Journeyer Claris 700c is a versatile aluminum gravel bike designed for riders entering the world of gravel riding, commuting, fitness riding, and light bikepacking without sacrificing comfort or capability.

Built around Salsa’s Journeyer quick-release aluminum platform, the 2024 Journeyer combines stable gravel geometry, wide tire clearance, practical mounting options, and dependable Shimano Claris shifting into an affordable adventure-ready package. Whether you're riding pavement, exploring gravel roads, commuting through the city, or loading up for weekend bikepacking trips, the Journeyer is built to adapt to wherever the ride leads.

Key Features

• Journeyer Aluminum Gravel Frame
Lightweight aluminum frame with comfortable geometry and multiple mounting points for commuting, touring, and adventure riding.

• Fantail Aluminum Fork
Adventure-ready fork includes cargo and accessory mounts for racks, bottles, and bikepacking gear setups.

• Shimano Claris 2x8-Speed Drivetrain
Wide-range Shimano Claris gearing provides dependable shifting and versatile ratios for climbs, paved roads, and gravel riding.

• 700x38c Gravel Tires
Fast-rolling gravel tires balance pavement efficiency with traction and confidence on dirt and mixed terrain.

• Rack, Fender, and Accessory Mounts
Integrated mounting points allow easy setup for commuting, touring, and long-distance adventure riding.

Technical Specifications

• Category
Aluminum Gravel Bike

• Discipline
Gravel, Road, Urban/Other

• Frame
Journeyer Drop-Bar Quick-Release Aluminum Frame

• Fork
Fantail Aluminum Fork

• Headset
FSA NO.42 ACB IS-2

• Rear Derailleur
Shimano Claris R2000 Medium Cage

• Front Derailleur
Shimano Claris R2000

• Shifters
Shimano Claris R2000 2x8-Speed

• Crankset
Shimano TY501 46/30T

• Bottom Bracket
Shimano UN101 68 x 122.5mm

• Cassette
Shimano HG31 11-34T, 8-Speed

• Chain
KMC X8

• Brakes
Tektro MD-C310 Mechanical Disc Brakes

• Brake Rotors
Shimano RT10 Center Lock, 160mm

• Front Wheel
Shimano TX505 9x100mm QR Hub, WTB ST i23 700c Rim, 32H

• Rear Wheel
Shimano TX505-8 10x135mm QR Hub, WTB ST i23 700c Rim, 32H

• Tires
Teravail Washburn 700x38c, 30 TPI

• Handlebar
Salsa Cowbell 3, 31.8mm

• Stem
Salsa Guide 31.8, 6-Degree

• Seatpost
Salsa Guide 27.2 x 350mm, 12mm Offset

• Saddle
WTB Volt Medium Steel, 142 x 265mm

• Bar Tape
Black Cork

• Weight
Not specified by manufacturer.

• Color Options
Tan (#B89B72)

Geometry

Built for riders seeking an affordable and versatile gravel bike capable of commuting, fitness riding, weekend adventures, and mixed terrain exploration.